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Spain

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The ancient Roman Theatre of Mérida in Spain is a beautiful historic landmark.

Welcome to Spain!

Spain is a big, sunny country in Southern and Western Europe. It has land in North Africa too! Spain is the largest country in Southern Europe and has many beautiful places to visit.

Fun Facts About Spain

Spain is home to amazing islands like the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean and the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. The highest mountain in Spain is Mount Teide on the island of Tenerife. It is very tall, at 3,715 meters!

Cities and Places

The capital of Spain is Madrid, a big, busy city. Other famous cities are Barcelona, known for its cool architecture, and Seville, a lovely city in the south. Spain has many places to explore, from beaches to mountains.

Spanish Culture

Spain has a rich culture. People love to dance, especially flamenco, and enjoy tasty food like paella. Spain is also good at football, with famous teams like Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona. The country has many festivals, like San Fermín in Pamplona, where people run with bulls!

Spain Today

Today, Spain is a happy, modern country. It is part of the European Union and works hard to be a great place to live and visit. Spain welcomes many tourists each year who come to enjoy its sunny beaches, historic sites, and friendly people.

Images

Historic hill fort of Santa Trega in Galicia, Spain
Historical architecture from the Royal Collegiate Church of San Isidoro in León.
A colorful painting from the 1400s showing King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, the rulers who united Spain.
A beautiful 16th-century painting showing a view of the Spanish city of Seville from across the Guadalquivir River.
Historical map showing the main trade routes of the Spanish Empire, including ports and cities along the routes.
A beautiful historic square in Madrid, Spain, captured at dusk.
Portrait of the family of King Philip V of Spain, painted by Louis-Michel van Loo.
Monument honoring Spain's historic Constitution of 1812 in Cádiz.
People voting during the 1933 Spanish elections, celebrating democracy and the right to vote.
Prince Juan Carlos speaking during his proclamation as King of Spain in the Spanish parliament, November 22, 1975.

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